NEW YORK – Alex Rodriguez sidestepped questions about whether he plans to opt out of his record contract with the New York Yankees and become a free agent following this season.

J.D. Drew, like A-Rod a client of agent Scott Boras, used an opt-out clause to leave the Dodgers for a $70 million, five-year contract with the Boston Red Sox.

During a promotional appearance Tuesday, Rodriguez was asked what he thought about Drew’s decision.

“I didn’t follow the J.D. Drew situation,” Rodriguez said. “My situation and my only goal is to win a world championship, and I’m going to take it day to day. And that’s about it.”

Rodriguez is owed a $23 million salary this year, including $1 million deferred without interest until June 30, 2011, and then is due $24 million in each of the final three seasons of his record $252 million, 10-year contract.

Texas, which traded A-Rod to the Yankees after the 2003 season, is partially funding the deal, paying the Yankees $7.1 million this year, $8.1 million in 2008, $7.1 million in 2009 and $6.1 million in 2010.

“At this point in time, Alex has certainly reflected to me he’s very happy in New York,” Boras said.

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